Solar capacity addition to reach up to 7.5 GW in FY18: ICRA Updated On Sat, Apr 1st, 2017 by Saurenergy Solar capacity addition is expected to increase from 3.5-4 GW in FY17 to at least 7-7.5 GW (in grid connected utility segment) in FY18. Given the number of projects awarded under the National Solar Mission (NSM) and the state policy route in the past 12-18 months, solar capacity addition is expected to increase up to […] Read more
Oriano Solar gets Rs 20 crore from Samridhi Fund Updated On Fri, Mar 31st, 2017 by Saurenergy Rs. 20 crore fund from Samridhi Fund will be used by Oriano Solar to finance working capital requirements and expand 45-member team Mumbai-based startup Oriano Solar has raised series A funding worth Rs 20 crore from Samridhi Fund, which is managed by SIDBI Venture Capital Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Small Industries Development Bank of […] Read more
Azure Power Wins Indian Railway’s Largest Rooftop Solar Power Project Updated On Thu, Mar 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy Azure Power wins 46 MWs of solar projects from Indian Railways across 11 states in India, and company’s rooftop portfolio now more than 100 MWs across 14 states in India. Azure Power, a leading solar power producer in India, announced that it has won 46 MWs of rooftop solar power projects across eleven states pan […] Read more
SECI issues RfS for 250 MW and 500MW Solar Projects in Bhadla Phase-IV and III Solar Park, Rajasthan Updated On Thu, Mar 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy SECI notes that prospective bidders interested to participate in the bidding process of 250 MW and 500MW solar projects in Bhadla Solar Park Rajasthan are required to submit their Project proposals in response to this RfS document Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued RfS documents for Selection of Grid connected Solar PV Projects […] Read more
Azure Power Commissions 7MW Solar Power Plant for Defence Establishments in Maharashtra Updated On Thu, Mar 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy Azure Power becomes the first private solar company to power the Defence Ministry under the National Solar Mission Azure Power, a leading solar power producer in India, commissioned 7 MWs of solar plant capacity in the state of Maharashtra and is the first private solar power project to be set up at defence establishments under Ministry […] Read more
Vikram Solar signs MoU with Israel’s Water-Gen to introduce drinkable water solutions in India Updated On Thu, Mar 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy Combined with Vikram Solar’s technological prowess and expertise in the solar power domain, the attempt is to conceptualize a product most suitable for the Indian market requirements. Incorporating use of solar power into the Water-Gen technology is expected to further enhance the energy efficiency and availability of power for the technology in remote locations, through […] Read more
Sharp Launches the Industry’s Most Efficient 48-Cell PV Solar Module Updated On Wed, Mar 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy Available with IEC certification (IEC/EN 61215 and IEC/EN 61730), the NQ-R256A solar module from Sharp is best suited for residential rooftops. Sharp has launched the industry’s most efficient 48 cell solar module for the European market, following its best-selling success in Japan. With an award-winning design, the NQ-R256A (256W) mono-crystalline photovoltaic (PV) solar module incorporates […] Read more
Hindustan Power commissions 50 MW solar plant in Punjab with an investment of Rs. 325 crores Updated On Wed, Mar 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy With a current solar capacity of ~ 600MW, the Hindustan Power is one of the key players championing the adoption of solar on mass scale in India. The Clean energy arm of Hindustan Power commissioned its second solar plant in Punjab at an investment of INR 325 crores. The high degree of solar insolation in […] Read more
National Centre for the Performing Arts Gets Rooftop Solar Panels Updated On Tue, Mar 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) has installed Mumbai’s Largest Solar panel system on its vast terrace, expects to save one-third of its annual electricity consumption. National Centre for the Performing Arts, the major hub for city’s art and culture lovers is also well known for holding a beacon for energy conservation measures, and […] Read more
